Module 3 Flashcards
a protein produced in the liver of a developing fetus.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
An AFP test measures the level of AFP in pregnant women during
second trimester of pregnancy
results show higher than normal AFP levels
neural tube defect such as spina bifida and anencephaly
results show lower than normal AFP levels
genetic disorder such as Down syndrome
a condition in which the brain does not develop properly
anencephaly
a condition in which the bones of the spine don’t close around the spinal cord
spina bifida
another name for distal colostography
loopography
most important diagnostic test used to clarify the anatomy in all children with anorectal malformations
Distal Colostography
an abnormal connection between two body parts
fistula
procedure wherein taking pictures of your
bladder and urethra while your bladder is full and while you are urinating
voiding cystourethrography
This disorder is characterized by the absence of particular nerve cells (ganglions) in a segment of the bowel in an infant.
Hirschsprung disease
a birth defect link in which part of the colon is completely blocked or missing.
Colonic atresia
who performs Distal Colostography
colorectal surgeon
the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum
fecal incontinence
a common condition that involves small bulges or sacs that form from the wall of the large intestine (colon)
Diverticular disease
what procedure is used to diagnose hematological malignancies and nonmalignant diseases in children
Bone marrow aspiration
preferred site for obtaining bone marrow in children
posterior superior iliac crest
why is posterior superior iliac crest is the preferred site for obtaining bone marrow in children
it contains the most cellular marrow, there are no
vital organs in close proximity and it is a nonweight-bearing structure
Consider the application of a topical anesthetic cream to marrow sampling site 15 min to 30 min before procedure.
False
the infant is held with the head in the palm of the hands, the back of the forearm, in the
feet between the arm and your side.
football hold
wash the infants head with fingernails to prevent scale
accumulation
False
Use soap to clean infants eyes
False
How to clean the infant’s eyes
from inner to outer canthus
Moistures left prevents skin breakdown in infants
False
Clean the perineum from back to front to prevent contamination from the rectum
False
used to provide direct arterial
access in the neonate
Umbilical artery catheterization
The newborn should be restrained in
a side lying position for umbilical catheterization
False
what is the formula to calculate catheter length
[weight (kg) x 3] + 9 cm
umbilical artery catheter and umbilical vein catheter should be tape together
False
Nappies must be open if an umbilical arterial catheter (UAC) is inset so that circulation to buttocks and extremities can be observed.
true
